All of the following are steps in the extinction procedure except:

A) identifying behavior to be reinforced
B) identifying the reinforcer that maintains the behavior
C) identifying behavior to be reduced or eliminated
D) stopping the reinforcer

Extinction Procedure

A behavioral psychology technique involving the discontinuation of reinforcements for a certain behavior, leading to its reduction or elimination.

Reinforced

Strengthened or made more effective through added support, material, or structure.

Eliminated

Refers to the removal or deletion of something, making it no longer present or effective.